O36.8330 – Maternal care for abnormalities of the fetal heart rate or rhythm, third trimester, not applicable or unspecified

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Maternal care related to the fetus and amniotic cavity and possible delivery problems

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code O36.8330
Code
O36.8330 (claims format: O368330)
Description
Maternal care for abnormalities of the fetal heart rate or rhythm, third trimester, not applicable or unspecified
Short description
Matern care for abnlt fetl hrt rate or rhym, 3rd tri, unsp
Billable
Yes – valid for HIPAA-covered transactions
Valid for
Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
Chapter
15. Pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O00-O9A)
Block
O30-O48 Maternal care related to the fetus and amniotic cavity and possible delivery problems
Parent codes
O36 › O36.8 › O36.83 › O36.833

7th character values

Codes in this category need a 7th character to describe the encounter or episode of care.

CharacterMeaning
0not applicable or unspecified
1fetus 1
2fetus 2
3fetus 3
4fetus 4
5fetus 5
9other fetus

Notes inherited from parent codes

Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.

O36 – Maternal care for other fetal problems

Includes:
  • the listed conditions in the fetus as a reason for hospitalization or other obstetric care of the mother, or for termination of pregnancy
Excludes1 (not coded here):
  • encounter for suspected maternal and fetal conditions ruled out (Z03.7-)
  • placental transfusion syndromes (O43.0-)
Excludes2 (not included here):
  • labor and delivery complicated by fetal stress (O77.-)
7th character note:
  • One of the following 7th characters is to be assigned to each code under category O36. 7th character 0 is for single gestations and multiple gestations where the fetus is unspecified. 7th characters 1 through 9 are for cases of multiple gestations to identify the fetus for which the code applies. The appropriate code from category O30, Multiple gestation, must also be assigned when assigning a code from category O36 that has a 7th character of 1 through 9.

O36.83 – Maternal care for abnormalities of the fetal heart rate or rhythm

Applicable to:
  • Maternal care for depressed fetal heart rate tones
  • Maternal care for fetal bradycardia
  • Maternal care for fetal heart rate abnormal variability
  • Maternal care for fetal heart rate decelerations
  • Maternal care for fetal heart rate irregularity
  • Maternal care for fetal tachycardia
  • Maternal care for non-reassuring fetal heart rate or rhythm

Related codes in O36.833

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code O36.8330?

O36.8330 is the ICD-10-CM code for maternal care for abnormalities of the fetal heart rate or rhythm, third trimester, not applicable or unspecified, in the block O30-O48 (Maternal care related to the fetus and amniotic cavity and possible delivery problems).

Is O36.8330 a billable code?

Yes. O36.8330 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does O36.8330 belong to?

It belongs to category O36 – Maternal care for other fetal problems.

Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.